Cranberry-Apple Brie en Croute

ShawndaDecember 21, 2010

Brie is one of my go-to appetizers during the holidays. It’s easily thrown together and since it’s wrapped in the buttery, flaky goodness that is puff pastry, it’s always a huge hit. It’s super versatile – you can use just about anything: fruit preserves, nuts, caramelized onions, cranberry sauce. None of those or all of those. I usually serve it on a platter with grapes, crackers, and prosciutto.

The only thing you have to watch out for is making sure you crimp/pinch the puff pastry together really well so you don’t get leaky cheese running everywhere. Just in case I missed something, I always bake it in a baking dish just slightly larger than the brie wheel – if there are any leaks, it’s contained.